From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our BlogMotherhood Why One Montana County Wants A "Crackdown" On Pregnant Women Read The Big Horn County Attorney General's office is calling on pregnant women to “self-report” themselves to the sheriff’s office if they use alcohol or non-prescribed drugs. Read The Big Horn County Attorney General's office is calling on pregnant women to “self-report” themselves to the sheriff’s office if they use alcohol or non-prescribed drugs. Will This Black Mother's Death Spark the Change We Need? Read Black women in the U.S., regardless of income level or education level, are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than white women. Read Black women in the U.S., regardless of income level or education level, are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than white women. The Rise of Rural 'Maternity Deserts' Read Increasingly, women in rural settings across the United States are losing access to high quality maternity care and facing greater risks during childbirth. Read Increasingly, women in rural settings across the United States are losing access to high quality maternity care and facing greater risks during childbirth. From In Vitro Babies to Skin Cell Maybes: The Shifting Landscape of Human Reproduction and Family Formation Read A revolution in human reproduction – the likes of which we have never seen – is here, offering more options to some and placing others at risk. Read A revolution in human reproduction – the likes of which we have never seen – is here, offering more options to some and placing others at risk. World Breastfeeding Week: Are We Doing All We Can to Support Mothers? Read World Breastfeeding Week offers a perfect pause to reflect on how we can best support mothers and babies. Read World Breastfeeding Week offers a perfect pause to reflect on how we can best support mothers and babies. New York's Paid Family Leave Law Protects Women's Health Read New York just passed the most extensive family leave legislation in the country and it's a major step forward for women's health and economic security. New York just passed the most extensive family leave legislation in the country and it's a major step forward for women's health and economic security. Maternal Health and Rights Deserve Their Own Day Read Maternal health and rights are inextricably linked. Join others in asking the U.N. to recognize Apr 11 as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights. Maternal health and rights are inextricably linked. Join others in asking the U.N. to recognize Apr 11 as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights. Doula Care for All! Read Childbirth advocacy organizations lay out a comprehensive argument for why doulas should be covered by public and private insurance. Read Childbirth advocacy organizations lay out a comprehensive argument for why doulas should be covered by public and private insurance. U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Reaches Historic Low Read New CDC data reports that the infant mortality rate reduced by 2.3% in 2014. Read New CDC data reports that the infant mortality rate reduced by 2.3% in 2014. Reproductive Justice: The Movement Whose Time Has Come Read Dear Researchers, Your Gender Bias is Showing Read How I Talk About Sex With My Kids Read What Mothers Really Want: Right to Care for Family Members and Selves Read Celebrating All Mothers, Everywhere Read Congratulations to the Mother of the Decade! Read Nurse, Mother & Friend: Kathleen Ward Read "Moms' Crying Need" for Better Maternity Care Read Double Dose: The Reproductive Health, Rights and Technology Edition Read New Anthology on Mothering & Hip-Hop Culture: Call for Papers Read Juno's Alternative Reality: MTV's "16 & Pregnant" Read 1 2 3
